Author Info | - Himanshu Joshi : Birth: May 4, 1935, Uttarakhand. Works: A successful storyteller and novelist, he was active in writing for nearly sixty years. His notable story collections include "Antatah Tatha Any Kahaniyan," "Manushya Chihna Tatha Any Kahaniyan," "Jalte Hue Dene Tatha Any Kahaniyan," "Teesra Kinara Tatha Any Kahaniyan," "Antim Satya Tatha Any Kahaniyan," "Sagar Tat Ke Shahar," and "Sampurn Kahaniyan." His prominent novels are "Aranya," "Mahasagar," "Chhaya Mat Chhoona Man," "Kagar Ki Aag," "Samay Sakshi Hai," "Tumhare Liye," and "Suraj." Notable ideological memoirs include "Uttar - Parv" and "Aathva Sarg," along with the poetry collection "Neel Nadi Ka Vriksh." His travelogues, such as "Yatraen" and "Norway: Suraj Chamke Aadhi Raat," have also garnered significant attention. Similarly, the untold story of Kala-Pani, "Yatna Shivir Mein," has been noteworthy. His works have been translated into several languages, including English, Norwegian, Italian, Czech, Japanese, Chinese, Burmese, and Nepali, in addition to all Indian languages, receiving acclaim. Some of his works have also been successfully broadcast and showcased through All India Radio, Doordarshan, theatre, and film. He has published many notable works in children's literature and has been honored with several national and international awards.Passed Away: November 23, 2018, Delhi.
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